Accelerated Reader Books in the
Estrella Library
Sorted
by Call Number / Author
004
WHI
White, Nancy. The magic school bus gets programmed : a book
about computers.
The magic school bus analyzes a malfunctioning computer.
293
OSB
Osborne, Mary Pope. Favorite Norse myths.
Creation : the nine worlds -- Odin's three quests -- The magic stallion -- How
Thor got his hammer -- Loki's children -- The giant's bride -- The golden
apples -- The fairest feet -- Spell of the giant king -- Marriage of the ice
maiden -- The giant's cauldron -- Thor and the clay giant -- The death of
Balder -- Twilight of the gods. A collection of rarely retold tales from the
"Elder Edda" and the "Younger Edda," two
six-hundred-year-old Norse manuscripts.
327.12
MAN
Manley, Claudia B. Secret agents : life as a professional spy.
1st ed.
Provides information about secret agents, looking at some real and fictional
spies, and discussing the venues in which secret agents work, the actual work
done by spies, training, and the extreme risks involved in the job.
355.009
COO
Cooper, Jason, 1942-.
Presents an introduction to the U.S. Army, discussing the history and purpose
of the land-based branch of
356
COO
Cooper, Jason, 1942-.
Presents an introduction to U.S.Special Operations, discussing the history and
purpose of the small bands of soldiers, sailors, and flyers, the work of Special
Operations, and the command structure, and looking at the Special Operations
divisions of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines.
358.4
COO
Cooper, Jason, 1942-.
Presents an introduction to the U.S. Air Force, discussing the history and
purpose of the airborne branch of
358.4
GRE
Green, Michael, 1952-. Aircraft carriers.
A photographic introduction to the ships known as "floating
airports," from their inception in the early 1900s, through their
development during World War II, to the various classes of carriers in use in
the late twentieth century.
358.4
GRE
Green, Michael, 1952-. Submarines.
Introduces the development, uses, possible weaponry, dangers, and locomotion of
submarines.
359
COO
Cooper, Jason, 1942-.
What the U.S. Navy does -- The U.S. Navy at work -- The Navy Command -- Life in
the Navy -- Naval ships -- Naval planes -- The Navy's beginnings. Presents an
introduction to the U.S. Navy, discussing the history and purpose of the
sea-going branch of
359.3
GRE
Green, Michael, 1952-. Battleships.
Introduces the development, military uses, weaponry, dangers, and locomotion of
battleships.
359.3
GRE
Green, Michael, 1952-. Cruisers.
An introduction to history, purpose, operation, weaponry, and more of the
medium-sized warships known for their speed and long-range cruising ability.
359.8
GRE
Green, Michael, 1952-. PT boats.
Describes the history, design, weapons, and tactics of the torpedo-carrying
PT-boats, used chiefly during World War II.
359.8
GRE
Green, Michael, 1952-. River patrol boats.
Briefly describes the development, weapons, and use of river patrol boats from
the Revolutionary War days through the Vietnam War.
359.9
COO
Cooper, Jason, 1942-.
What the Marine Corps does -- The U.S. Marine Corps at work -- The Marine Corps
Command -- Life in the Marine Corp -- Marine Corps weapons -- The Marine Corps
up to today. A photo-illustrated overview of the U.S. Marines that describes
their training, duties, weapons, history, and roles in past wars.
359.9
GRE
Green, Michael, 1952-. Amphibious ships.
Discusses the history and military uses of the ships and related equipment used
for amphibious assaults, highlighting specific models and their roles in
various battles.
363.28
COO
Cooper, Jason, 1942-.
The Coast Guard's many jobs -- The Coast Guard at work -- The Coast Guard
Command -- Life in the Coast Guard -- Weapons and equipment -- The Coast
Guard's early days. Presents an introduction to the
363.34
DUR
Durham, Emma. Floods.
Examines the causes of floods, their effects on the environment and people's
lives, their benefits, and the ways in which they can be predicted, prevented,
or contained.
369.8
KAL
Kallen, Stuart A., 1955-.
Presents information about the oldest and largest American breed of cat including
physical characteristics, care and feeding, and what to look for when buying a
kitten.
391
DRA
Draper, Allison Stark. What people wore in colonial
Describes what people wore in colonial
394.264
SCH
Schuh, Mari C., 1975-. Labor Day.
Simple text and photographs describe the history of Labor Day and how this
holiday, which honors people who work, is celebrated in the
394.264 SCH
Schuh, Mari C., 1975-. Veterans day.
An introduction to the history, purpose, and observance of Veterans Day, when
we honor men and women who have served in the
398.2
BRE
Brett, Jan, 1949-. Gingerbread baby.
A young boy and his mother bake a gingerbread baby that escapes from their oven
and leads a crowd on a chase similar to the one in the familiar tale about a
not-so-clever gingerbread man.
398.2
BRE
Brett, Jan, 1949-. The mitten : a Ukrainian folktale.
Several animals sleep snugly in Nicki's lost mitten until the bear sneezes.
398.2 DE
De Paola, Tomie. Adelita : a Mexican
Cinderella story.
After the death of her mother and father, Adelita is badly mistreated by her
stepmother and stepsisters until she finds her own true love at a grand fiesta.
398.2
DEM
Demi. One grain of rice : a mathematical folktale.
A reward of one grain of rice doubles day by day into millions of grains of
rice when a selfish raja is outwitted by a clever village girl.
398.2
GAL
The little red hen.
The little red hen finds none of her lazy friends willing to help her plant,
harvest, or grind wheat into flour, but all are eager to eat the cake she makes
from it.
398.2
SER
Seredy, Kate. The white stag.
Retells the legendary story of the Huns' and Magyars' long migration from
398.2 ZEL
Zelinsky, Paul O. Rumpelstiltskin.
A strange little man helps the miller's daughter spin straw into gold for the
king on the condition that she will give him her first-born child.
398.21
KEL
Kellogg, Steven. Jack and the beanstalk. 1st Mulberry ed.
A boy climbs to the top of a giant beanstalk, where he uses his quick wits to
outsmart a giant and make his and his mother's fortune.
398.22
KEL
Kellogg, Steven. Mike Fink : a tall tale.
Relates the extraordinary deeds of the frontiersman who became King of the
Keelboatmen on the
398.24
KIM
Kimmel, Eric A. Anansi and the magic stick. 1st ed.
Anansi the Spider steals Hyena's magic stick so he won't have to do the chores,
but when the stick's magic won't stop, he gets more than he bargained for.
516
NEU
Neuschwander, Cindy. Sir Cumference and the sword in the cone :
a math adventure.
Sir Cumference, Radius, and Sir Vertex search for Edgecalibur, the sword that
King Arthur has hidden in a geometric solid.
520
OSB
Osborne, Will. Space : a nonfiction companion to
Jack and Annie present information about the universe, including our solar
system, and briefly describe the history of space travel and of the science of
astronomy.
523.3
Cole, Joanna. The magic school bus lost in the solar system.
On a special field trip in the magic school bus, Ms. Frizzle's class goes into
outer space and visits each planet in the solar system.
523.41
MAR
Margaret, Amy. Mercury. 1st ed.
Describes the history, unique features, and exploration of Mercury, the planet
closest to the Sun.
523.42
MAR
Margaret, Amy. Venus. 1st ed.
A color-illustrated overview of the planet Venus that describes its history,
place in the universe, rotation and path around the sun, surface, and
atmosphere, as well as Earth's exploration of Venus from space.
523.43
MAR
Margaret, Amy. Mars. 1st ed.
Describes the history, unique features, and exploration of Mars, the fourth
planet from the Sun.
523.45
MAR
Margaret, Amy. Jupiter. 1st ed.
Describes the history, unique features, and exploration of Jupiter, the fifth
planet from the Sun.
523.46
MAR
Margaret, Amy. Saturn. 1st ed.
Examines the history, movement, atmosphere, rings, moons, and exploration of
the planet Saturn.
523.47
THO
Thompson, Luke. Uranus. 1st ed.
Examines the history, unique features, and exploration of Uranus, the seventh
planet from the sun.
523.48
THO
Thompson, Luke.
Examines the history, unique features, and exploration of
523.48
THO
Thompson, Luke. Pluto. 1st ed.
Examines the history, unique features, and exploration of the ninth planet from
the sun.
525
THO
Thompson, Luke. Earth. 1st ed.
Examines the planet Earth, including its geology, atmosphere, climate, seasons,
moon, and its place in the solar system and the universe.
551
Cole, Joanna. The magic school bus inside the Earth.
On a special field trip in the magic school bus, Ms. Frizzle's class learns
first hand about different kinds of rocks and the formation of the earth.
551.2
MOR
Morris, Neil, 1946-. Volcanoes.
Text and photographs examine several aspects of these natural wonders including
their lava flows, rocks, springs and geysers, and geothermal energy.
551.21
FUR
Furgang,
Describes the formation of the
551.21
FUR
Furgang,
Color photos fill this overview of the very noisy Indonesian volcano Krakatoa,
describing its formation, its historic eruption in 1883, and the changes that
have shaped the island over time. Also includes a glossary and related Web site
addresses.
551.21
FUR
Furgang,
Describes and presents color photos of
551.42
FRA
Frahm, Randy. Islands : living gems of the sea. 1st ed.
Text and color photos take a look at the formation, vegetation, wildlife, sea
life, and human settlement of several islands around the world, also providing
instructions for two experiments that teach about oxygen and icebergs.
551.51
COB
Cobb, Vicki. I face the wind. [
Introduces the characteristics and actions of the wind through simple hands-on
activities.
551.55
Cole, Joanna. The magic school bus inside a hurricane.
A special field trip on the magic school bus allows Ms. Frizzle's class to
experience a hurricane firsthand, from air, sea, and land.
551.55
MAS
Maslin, Mark. Storms.
Discusses different kinds of storms, what causes them, how we predict them, and
some famous hurricanes, tornadoes, and snowstorms from the past.
551.56
DWY
Dwyer, Jackie, 1970-. Rainbows. 1st ed.
Describes what rainbows are made of, what colors they contain, and how readers
can make rainbows of their own.
557.91
WEI
Weintraub, Aileen, 1973-. The
This book discusses the
567.9
Cole, Joanna. The magic school bus in the time of the dinosaurs.
When Ms. Frizzle takes her class to a dinosaur dig to look for Maiasaura nests,
the Magic School Bus turns into a time machine and transports them back into
prehistoric times--when dinosaurs roamed the Earth.
574.5
WEY
Weyn, Suzanne. The magic school bus gets all dried up : a book
about deserts.
A special field trip on the magic school bus allows Ms. Frizzle's class to see
how animals and plants adapt in the desert.
583
FEL
Fell, Derek. Cacti. 1st ed.
Describes the history and development of cacti, different species, their
habitats and some of their uses.
591.4
LYN
Lynch,
Asks the reader to identify various animals from descriptions of their rear
ends and provides information about the physical characteristics and behavior
of each animal.
592.3
GRE
Green, Jen.
Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitat, behavior, diet, and
world distribution of different worms.
594.58
KIN
Kinchen, James. Squids.
Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitat, behavior, diet, and
world distribution of squids.
595.3
GRE
Green, Jen. Crabs.
Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitat, behavior, diet, and
world distribution of crabs.
595.4
GER
Gerholdt, James E., 1943-. Bird-eating spiders.
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, food habits, and defense
mechanisms of the world's largest arachnids.
595.4
GER
Gerholdt, James E., 1943-. Black widow spiders.
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, food habits, and defense
mechanisms of this web-spinning, poisonous spider.
595.7
GRE
Green, Jen. Dragonflies.
Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitat, behavior, diet, and
world distribution of dragonflies.
595.7
GRE
Greenland, Caroline. Ants. [
595.7
HIP
Hipp, Andrew. Peanut-head bugs. 1st ed.
A bug with many names -- Throat-beaked bugs -- Plantsuckers and prey -- What's
in that head? -- Lizard or lunch? -- Surprise! -- Young bugs -- Growing up --
Mating and laying eggs -- Peanut-head myths. Introduces the insects of the
Fulgoridae family, which live on the sap of Central and South American simaruba
trees and are sometimes called peanut-head bugs.
595.7
KIR
Kirkwood, Jon. Cockroaches.
Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitat, behavior, diet, and
world distribution of cockroaches.
595.7
MIL
Miller, Geoff, 1959-. Stick insects.
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, and
distribution of stick insects.
595.78
IVY
Ivy, Bill, 1953-. Monarch butterfly. [
595.79
Cole, Joanna. The magic school bus inside a beehive.
Ms. Frizzle takes her class on a field trip to a beehive in her magic school
bus.
597
Taylor, David. Sharks. Grolier, 1987.
Presents facts about sharks, including the physical characteristics of various
types and information on their eating and breeding habits.
597.6
IVY
Ivy, Bill, 1953-. Salamanders.
597.9
DAV
Davies, Nicola. One tiny turtle. 1st
The story of a tiny sea turtle who swims out to sea, then returns after a few
years to the beach where she was born to lay her eggs before returning to the
sea. Includes many facts about sea turtles.
597.92
KAL
Kalman, Bobbie, 1947-. The life cycle of a sea turtle.
Examines stages in the life cycle of a sea turtle, from egg to adult, and
provides information about how turtles develop inside the egg, the hatchlings'
journey to the water, their bodies, eating habits, and the dangers they face in
the ocean and on land.
597.95 MIL
Miller, Geoff, 1959-. Komodo dragons.
Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitat, behavior, diet, and
world distribution of the komodo dragon, a species of giant lizard found only
in
597.95
MIL
Miller, Jake, 1969-. The bearded dragon. 1st ed.
Brief text describes the appearance, habitat, mating, family life, behavior,
and predators of the bearded dragon, a friendly lizard found all over
597.96 GER
Gerholdt, James E., 1943-. Anacondas.
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of this water boa
which lives in the
597.96
GER
Gerholdt, James E., 1943-. Boa constrictors.
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of this large,
heavy-bodied snake found in many different kinds of areas including jungles,
rainforests, and deserts.
597.96
GER
Gerholdt, James E., 1943-. Diamondback rattlesnakes.
Provides a wealth of basic information about this poisonous pit viper,
including its physical characteristics, habitat, food habits, and defense
mechanisms.
597.98
CAR
Carver, Peter. Crocodiles.
Presents photographs and information about crocodiles, discussing their
physical appearance and abilities, habits and habitats, hunting and eating
behaviors, mating practices, and the lives of hatchlings.
597.98
ZOL
Zola, Melanie, 1952-. Alligators. [
598
IVY
Ivy, Bill. Gulls. Grolier, c1987.
Presents information about gulls, including their physical characteristics and
their eating, mating, nesting, and migrating behavior.
598
SWI
Switzer, Merebeth. Eagles. [Toronto] : Grolier, c1986.
598
SWI
Switzer, Merebeth. Hawks. Danbury, Conn. : Grolier, c1986.
The first flight -- Hawks everywhere -- The hawk family -- Mini hawks and maxi
hawks -- Acrobats of the air -- Champion sky diver -- Super sight -- Eye
protection -- Winged hunters -- Blending in -- Hunting tactics -- Talons and
toes -- A meat-eating beak -- A ballet of love -- Nesting -- The long, cold
wait -- Thieves beware -- Out of the eggs -- Flying and hunting practice -- On
their own. Describes the different kinds of hawks, their hunting tactics,
nesting, and caring for their young.
598.33
MAC
MacLeod, Elizabeth. Puffins. Markham, Ontario : Grolier,
c1990.
Describes the life of the puffin in the wild, including its physical and
behavioral characteristics, its mating habits, and its habitat.
598.34
SWI
Switzer, Merebeth. Flamingos. Danbury, Conn. : Grolier
Educational, c1990.
Presents photographs and information about flamingos, discussing their physical
appearance and abilities, habits and habitats, eating behaviors, mating
practices, and the lives ofcalves.
598.4
IVY
Ivy, Bill, 1953-. Mallard ducks. Danbury, Conn. : Grolier,
c1986.
Explains the physical characteristics, behavior, diet, habitat, and
geographical distribution of the Mallard duck.
598.4
JEN
Jenkins, Martin. The emperor's egg. 1st U.S. ed. Cambridge,
Mass. : Candlewick Press, 1999.
Describes the parental behavior of Emperor penguins, focusing on how the male
keeps the egg warm until it hatches and how the parents care for the chick
after it is born.
598.4
ROS
Ross, Judy Thompson, 1942-. Canada goose. Danbury, Conn. :
Grolier, c1986.
Explains the physical characteristics, behavior, diet, habitat, and
geographical distribution of the Canada goose.
598.4
ROS
Ross, Judy Thompson, 1942-. Loons.
Explains the physical characteristics, behavior, diet, habitat, and
geographical distribution of the loon.
598.7
KIT
Kite, Lorien. Hornbills.
Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitat, behavior, diet, and
world distribution of hornbills.
598.7
KIT
Kite, Lorien. Toucans.
Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitat, behavior, diet, and
world distribution of toucans.
598.72
GRI
Grier, Katherine. Downy woodpecker.
Explains the physical characteristics, behavior, diet, habitat, and
geographical distribution of the North American downy woodpecker.
598.8
GER
Gerholdt, James E., 1943-. Cardinals.
Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural habitat of this
brightly colored bird which can be easily identified by the crest on the top of
its head.
598.8
GER
Gerholdt, James E., 1943-. Ruby-throated hummingbirds.
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of one of the
smallest of all birds.
598.8
GRI
Grier, Katherine. Hummingbirds.
Explains the physical characteristics, behavior, diet, habitat, and
geographical distribution of the North American hummingbirds.
598.8
HOA
Hoare, Irena. Birds of paradise.
Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitat, behavior, diet, and
world distribution of birds of paradise.
598.9 GER
Gerholdt, James E., 1943-. Bald eagles.
Edina,
Minn. : Abdo & Daughters, c1997.
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, and habits of the bird which
is the national symbol for the United States and which is often used on flags
and other official banners.
598.9
WEC
Wechsler, Doug. Ospreys. 1st ed.
Describes the appearance, food, nests, migration, and other behavioral
characteristics of the osprey, also know as the fishhawk.
598.97
KEL
Kelsey, Elin. Owls.
Explains the physical characteristics, behavior, diet, habitat, and
geographical distribution of the owls of
599.2
DIN
Dingwall, Laima, 1953-. Opossum.
Explains the physical characteristics, behavior, diet, habitat, and
geographical distribution of the American opossum.
599.2
IVY
Ivy, Bill, 1953-. Kangaroos.
Presents photographs and information about kangaroos, discussing their physical
appearance and abilities, habits and habitats, eating behaviors, mating
practices, and the lives of joeys.
599.2
KAL
Kalman, Bobbie, 1947-. The life cycle of a koala.
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and natural
environment of the koala, a marsupial found only in
599.2
KAL
Kalman, Bobbie, 1947-. What is a marsupial?
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the main types
of marsupials and the differences between them and placental mammals, including
reproduction, gestation, and birth.
599.2
MAC
MacLeod,
Presents photographs and information about koalas, discussing their physical
appearance and abilities, habits and habitats, eating and sleeping behaviors, mating
practices, and the lives of cubs.
599.3
BAC
Bach, Julie S., 1963-. Sloths. 1st ed.
Examines the physical appearance, habitat, and behavior of the slow-moving
sloth.
599.3
KIT
Kite, Lorien. Anteaters.
Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitat, behavior, diet, and
world distribution of anteaters.
599.32
DIN
Dingwall, Laima, 1953-. Porcupines.
Explains the physical characteristics, behavior, diet, habitat, and
geographical distribution of the North American porcupine.
599.32
DIN
Dingwall, Laima, 1953-. Woodchucks. [
599.32
KEL
Kelsey, Elin. Beavers.
Explains the physical characteristics, behavior, diet, habitat, and
geographical distribution of the North American beaver.
599.32
Lottridge, Celia Barker. Prairie dogs.
Prairie dog homes -- Top dog -- Sun worshippers -- A cozy retreat -- Mating
time -- Bringing up the babies -- Growing families. Colorful photographs and
text give information about prairie dogs.
599.32
SWI
Switzer, Merebeth. Chipmunks.
Explains the physical characteristics, behavior, diet, habitat, and
geographical distribution of the North American chipmunk.
599.4
GER
Gerholdt, Pamela J. Dog-faced bats.
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, food habits, and defense
mechanisms of this fruit-eating bat that likes to roost in the Talipot palms of
599.4
IVY
Ivy, Bill, 1953-. Bats.
599.43
SAV
Savage, Candace, 1949-. Pelicans.
599.5
JAC
Jacobs, Francine. Sam, the sea cow.
Follows the adventures of a manatee, or sea cow, from birth till after he
leaves his mother.
599.5
PRE
Prevost, John F. Beluga whales.
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, food habits, and defense
mechanisms of this vocal whale that lives in the
599.5
PRE
Prevost, John F. Blue whales.
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, food habits, and defense
mechanisms of this broad-bodied, migrating mammal.
599.5
PRE
Prevost, John F. Bottlenose dolphins.
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, food habits, and defense
mechanisms of this chunky, peg-toothed mammal.
599.5
PRE
Prevost, John F. Freshwater dolphins.
Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, food habits and defense
mechanism of this river-dwelling dolphin, distinguished by its long, thin,
pointy teeth.
599.53
GRE
Green, Jen. Dolphins.
Describes the physical characteristics, natural habitat, behavior, diet, and
world distribution of dolphins.
599.53
MIL
Miller, Geoff, 1959-. Orcas.
Describes the physical